Summary
Alternative Name(s): Certificate Artwork - World War I
Original artwork featuring a soldier and seaman, designed by Cecil G. Smith for a certificate to be awarded to individuals who enlisted in the Great War, 1914-1918 (described on certificate as 1914-1919). Made by D.W. Patterson Co. Pty Ltd, circa 1919-1922.
Physical Description
At the top of the certificate is the coats of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia. Edging the border, midway down the certificate is a soldier (on the right) and a seaman (on the left), both in battle dress with bayonnetted rifles 'presented'. At the bottom of the certificate are paintings of a submarine and an artillery piece in action. A wreath separates the two paintings.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1919-1922
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1919 or later
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Artist
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Inscriptions
The certificate reads "1914 The Great War 1919/Freedom Justice/ Honour / to the / Brave". In the bottom right corner is printed "Cecil G Smith, Desr."
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
36 cm (Length), 51.5 cm (Height)
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References
'Changing images of valour, 1915-1923:honour certificates from the First World War'. Elizabeth Willis, Journal of the Australian War Memorial, No 31 - October 1997, [Link 1]
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Keywords
Allegorical Art, Artworks, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
